PROTECTING CALIFRNIA’S MOST CRITICAL RESOURCE

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OCT

Southern Safety Day

Join us in Ontario this October for another fantastic safety event brought to you by the CWEA Safety Committee, with special assistance from Kaila Krichmar from ehs, inc.

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NOV

Northern Safety Day

Enhance your professional knowledge around safety, engage in hands-on equipment demonstrations, and connect with fellow attendees and exhibitors from the industry.

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Chuck Greely
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Chuck Greely
“It is absolutely our members and their passion for what we do that sets us apart.”
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Careers & Certifications

Career Openings

The water/wastewater profession is a wonderful career, full of great people, a rewarding purpose, new challenges and a stable career with good pay and benefits. If you are looking for a new challenge and want to help your community join us and work for water!

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Career Paths

Clean water takes team work and lots of it! We need tens of thousands of talented and passionate professionals with a range of skills to keep moving California’s wastewater sector into the future. Learn more about the mission critical career paths available in our industry.

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CWEA Certifications

As your go-to source for professional growth, CWEA is dedicated to providing the most valuable industry certifications, training, and networking opportunities. Get ready for your career in wastewater or get a promotion

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LATEST NEWS

Water Professionals Appreciation Week is October 7-15
Check out what’s planned for Water Professionals Week, and show California water pros some love!
Tragic News from Lodi
CWEA is saddened to share the news sewer professional Ben Gloff from the City of Lodi passed away on August 3rd after a workplace accident. News story >
JEDI-Opener Diversity Moments

CWEA’s Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI) stories are designed to be shared at the start of a meeting or event. View our JEDI library

Programs & Advocacy

CSM Certification Exam Update
Minor Collection System Maintenance exam updates incorporating the updated WDR regulations go into effect on October 1, 2023. Learn more >
WDR Resources Page
We’ve assembled deadlines, info, and training resources about the revised General Order on a new webpage. Learn how to comply with the updated Waste Discharge Requirements (WDR).  View page >
PFAS
We’ve assembled stories, experts, and resources about the greatest source control challenge of our time. Sponsored by Carollo.
New Online Learning Platform
OWEN provides members with access to timely, relevant training and certification preparation classes that can help you excel throughout your career. Learn more >
New Online Certification Exams
OnVUE service offers an easier way to take a CWEA certification exam at home or at work.
New Strategic Plan
We’re proud to lead the way with an inspiring, new Strategic Plan that elevates our core priorities—empowering, educating and connecting water professionals. Read the new plan and get involved.

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